Description
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are a delightful spring treat, featuring a soft, chewy texture and vibrant icing. Perfect for festive gatherings and creative decorating fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Icing colors & sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into egg shapes.
- Place cookies on lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg